Apixaban is an oral, direct, and highly selective factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor of both free and bound FXa, as well as prothrombinase, independent of antithrombin III for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic diseases[Label,A6897]. It is marketed under the name Eliquis[Label,L6043]. Apixaban was approved by the FDA on December 28, 2012[L6043].
Synonyms
Apixaban
apixabanum
apixabán
Brand Names
Auro-apixaban
Mint-apixaban
ELIQUIS 30-Day Starter Pack
Nat-apixaban
Riva Apixaban
Ach-apixaban
Ag-apixaban
Apixaban
M-apixaban
Bio-apixaban
Nra-apixaban
Eliquis
Apixaban Accord
Jamp Apixaban
Pro-apixaban
Sandoz Apixaban Sdz
Taro-apixaban
Sandoz Apixaban Tablet
Teva-apixaban
Mar-apixaban
Apo-apixaban
Indication
Apixaban is indicated for reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients who have nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis(DVT) leading to pulmonary embolism(PE) in patients after a hip or knee replacement surgery, and treatment of DVT and PE to reduce the risk of recurrence[Label,A177565,A6897].
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